tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 15in on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; 1, side on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 37 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L, and 0 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L carries the same capacity as the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.